How to make Matcha ~ how to whisk matcha like a pro!

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This Matcha-whisking tutorial was done in our café in Nakatsu, Oita Prefecture in Kyushu. This location is now closed but please visit our Chiki Tea website below to discover the best matcha on the planet! We ship to customers in 28 countries and growing!
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[@taagtaag4640]

the second she started with the whisk i knew i was doing it wrong lol. i was barely whisking it

[@ChikiTeaTV]

Hi Taag Taag!! It's Holly here...well don't be so hard on yourself because we all have had trouble whisking! I broke a chasen (whisk) and one of our charista guys broke the bowl!! But keep going...you can taste your effort when it's done with love! :o) Have a great day!!

[@jessies3236]

Me to!! No round and round like with eggs lol

[@-_.---._.-_-.--._--]

I did the same thing. I got a matcha set yesterday for my 17th birthday and have currently used it twice, but neither of the two times, I could get the layer of foam. I slowly and gently used the whisk (afraid to damage it), but now I see that I need to move it much faster. I think it will take quite some time to be able to not hit the sides and the bottom of the bowl while maintaining the proper speed.

[@ريهام-ظ4ي]

@@ChikiTeaTV

[@xxdangerousshotxx]

Got my matcha making set yesterday and I found out it's surprisingly hard to get a good whisking done. I have made it 3 times now, 2 were absolute failures. Not just the whisking but also the temperature, since it became really bitter. But my third try it's wasn't too far off on the temperature and the froth wasn't absolutely god awful but not that good either.

[@PerfectPride]

Trying to make matcha more often. This morning I thought I did a pretty good job on getting a nice foam- then i saw this. HA. Mine was pathetic compared to this frothy beauty. 😍 I better keep practicing! 🍵

[@TheCreedBratton]

I use 1 scoop. Sift it through a screen and soften the bristles under tap water while water is warming. When I can hear the water starting to get hot (but not boil) I gently pour it and whisk it back and forth until foamy and then drink straight out of the mixing bowl. It might not be the right way but it works well enough for me. I use ceremonial grade not the cheap stuff btw

[@DanhengandAkiyama]

Thank you for sharing😍

[@panchitoborja]

This is the first time I've seen a video like this: absolutely extraordinary because it shows the do's/don'ts and Why's in the process of making this tea. I think this is one of the best videos I've seen as it explains everything

[@savedfaves]

It’s basically the anti-KZbin video because it explains everything very clearly without adding any information we don’t want.

[@proxy8918]

That whisking was brutal! I need to practice that haha

[@paulphelps7809]

It's important to know that ALL matcha products are good from a health viewpoint. The ratings 'better' or 'best' are about artistic values --taste, fragrance, appearance.

[@mariamorais8978]

boa

[@zinzolin14]

Look at her go with the whisk!

[@Wilkur]

3 scups for 1 cup wow its strong!

[@Youtube221B]

Probably why she went "uweh!?" at the end ✌️ jk

[@OnnaBlade]

This is so wrong

[@xmnemonic]

The whisking was a workout for me. I had to do it extremely rapidly, going through a whole container of matcha before I was able to get a good froth.

[@6eostorm]

Wow that's really frothy, you have skills. Mine never comes out that well not even with an electric milk frother 😭

[@candybelle]

Geo it could be your matcha. You need to buy a high quality matcha in order to achieve that froth and color.

[@CherryFlower24]

The milk frother doesn't allow good foam to form as whisk does.

[@CherryFlower24]

@@candybelle I think it can be the whisk too. I bought good matcha in Uji when I was in Japan and it doesn't make foam like this so it depends for the foam I guess.

[@jessies3236]

Damn i was just wondering if electric would do better mine turns out nithing like this and my matcha is a lot darker shade I'm worried i got wripped off even tho it dont taste bad and I only paid 15 for a pound of match...

[@Youtube221B]

@@jessies3236 My matcha appeared dark when mixed too but I was shocked when I whisked it well. It turned light green like in this video. I also realized just now that I've been using too much matcha in my tea. 😅 But I love it so matcha!

[@reneedsouza3279]

Thanks for this tutorial! I must say, you remind me (look and voice) so much of Joan Cusack!

[@itsamadworld96]

i hear it!

[@k9healthy]

Excellent video showing the necessary details. Thank you.

[@gee9579]

Thank you for creating this content ❤️

[@codlee4377]

That hand speed...my forearm got tired and I started to cramp up

[@jrmint2]

just use an aero latte, it works like a charm. I also use my latte maker heater (nespresso) and it makes a great tea too from cold water.

[@MrClemmo13]

What grade Matcha is that? I only buy top grade. Ceremonial grad Matcha. It taste so good. You can definitely taste the difference between the cheap Matcha. And the colour is so much brighter.

[@leonardpearlman4017]

Well, that was nicely done! Locally some coffee and tea shops have this, but they are really oriented to making sweet and milky drinks, just as they do with coffee. I don't think anyone wants to make a little cup of strong foamy green tea, in a preheated cup! Too bad, we have to do it ourselves. Fortunately we have KZbin "charistas", did you say? Thanks!

[@VeritasForceUSA]

Thank you for this video! I'll still probably mess it up but now I know what to do at least. Cheers!

[@dannysaunders382]

That’s more about ceremony, It all goes into your stomach and is digested no matter how you fix it, plus she made it strong, I use only 1/4 teaspoon of matcha at a time

[@ghasaqy]

I tried it and it was very bad😅

[@thecrazykartbyAJ]

Impressive procedure! Arigatou gozaimasu!

[@ptrcnnmrls]

Thank you for this!

[@Jamb13]

Man I can't get it to froth anywhere near that much

[@soundswithcha]

Great demonstration, thank you :)

[@tch204]

How long does the matcha powder stay suspended using this technique if left alone (e.g., if one drinks their tea slowly while working)?

[@chuckheinch]

Great technique and application. Thank you

[@koniel1197]

Thank you for teaching this white kid to properly prepare matcha, my parents think I’m weird af due to my tastes in multi cultural food, media, music, but I don’t care.

[@sleepnomore6065]

BW, and same! 😂

[@Nyan26]

I'm so scared when you whisk it, I thought it will splat everywhere

[@Hala-vr9sq]

why the foam at the end 4:56 looks like squidward lol

[@horohorosrin]

This comment killed me on impact

[@norikamiu3734]

This is kinda the American portion I guess. What I learned in Kyoto was about half of the powder and half of the water, bowl is about the same size which don’t be dangerous close to spilling when you whisk like the video, but it would actually take longer to do so and we add a little bit of water afterwards. Hot water temperature is 75-80°C :)

[@jessies3236]

I got cerimonial match and its a lot darker and never gets to that shade? What am i doing wrong? First time whisking and doing it "how you should" but there is a big difference in the color of mine and mine dont froth no where near as well? Am I not adding enought matcha or what? Couls you please do a follow up vidoe of showing us what to do or what could be the problem if your matcha isnt turning out quite right. My matcha is not sweetened either. I have a whole pound of it and a matcha set so id like to make it right.

[@bullseye6115]

I add 5 spoons to get cappuccino-like foaming but it is drinkable now

[@themrmezbah]

Thank you. Just got one today 🙂

[@expensivepink7]

thank you

[@justinpettit3432]

I've been whisking matcha and I have been struggling with it. Lol. Hopefully I can figure it out. Lol

[@MyKeyReviews]

Get a proper matcha whisk set on Amazon. :)

[@justinpettit3432]

@@MyKeyReviews Still struggling with it lol

[@justinpettit3432]

@@MyKeyReviews I get bubbles but can't get it all froth like like in the video

[@sleepnomore6065]

What milk and sugars are best for a latte?

[@CJK569]

Thanks for the video! I was wondering where the white whisking bowl is from!

[@SunFlower-gd2sh]

It's always something

[@antonyALLIEN]

i have a qustion , i bought some really good macha acording to the seller , it was the most vibrant green out of all the kinds . When i make it and wisk it , it smells literaly like mud and fish , it smells so bad i can't get any flavor when it is passing through my mouth , i tried drinking it with a closed nose and the taste was amazing , the best green tea ever , but how can i get through that smell ?

[@TehREALdeadmatters]

The temperature of the water is vital for the aroma and fragrances the matcha will have at the end of the process of making one. If you take too hot water the matcha can smell and taste as you'd described it. I know you will probably say 'I know what I am doing and no the water was not too hot!' but I made the experience that even the slightest change in temperature changes the taste alot. The water quality is a thing too. How hard is your water, do you have any possiblity to check on your water quality? Soft water is best for making tea, I have a special filtering system that draws out alot of minerals and prevents the formation of limescale. Last thing is how you store your matcha and if by any chance some other oddors could have manifested through humidity in your container. Try to check if any of this is the factor that makes this smell and taste because you can have the best ingridients off the entire world but it still can fail due to some errors.

[@hvm5307]

Aleksander Dhima I think he sold you spirulina , not matcha. It’s too late now, but I just wanted to let you know.

[@CherryFlower24]

@@TehREALdeadmatters I bought matcha from Uji when I was in Japan and I can't get it to foam. I'm using the good temperature ( my kettle has a thermometer), I do all that is done during the japanese tea ceremony, including warming the bowl and all. The taste is really good but no foam, strange.

[@infopioneersinnovators4124]

How about going with the electronic wishing…?

[@bullseye6115]

Perfect

[@Belleza4evr]

If I tried to whisk it the way she did, all the tea would be on me, the counter and walls.

[@valentinadannunzio]

Fantastic!

[@Xezal-tx3yy]

How can i prepare it in home

[@bullseye6115]

I use the uji matcha. Use 90 degree water. Whisk it. And get bad foaming . Big bubbles. What am i doing wrong?

[@huahintrainspotters]

No need to refine matcha before whisk?

[@shavfx3574]

Hi, just brought the whisk and the middle part looks very different more closed looking. Does the middle part open up after a few uses? Thanks

[@xHarpua]

Wish my dealers 3 grams looked like that.

[@nat0106951]

My problem is. real matcha green tea is so expensive. I dont wanna waste even a tiny bit of it. remains in the scopp the whisk the bowl 😅 every 0.001 grams counts! 😅

[@davidsanford4079]

Where did you find the white bowl with Handel?

[@jobellecastro1508]

I always froth with hot water and it never works … thank you for exact measurements

[@jaybeenzy4585]

If you pause at 0:50, what is the powder-blue ceramic item on the right hand side of the screen? I recently ordered a matcha tea set from Amazon and one of those came inside. Unfortunately, there were no instructions as to what it's used for. Thanks! This video was very informative!

[@ryanjonesrr]

It’s called a chasen-tate. It holds your bamboo whisk (chasen) so that it maintains its shape when it dries.

[@jaybeenzy4585]

@@ryanjonesrr Thank you!

[@abeerafazal6700]

First she was slow that I thought of increasing the play speed but suddenly wooo she started with sonic speed

[@zahra7755]

I always mistake matcha for instant coffee and I end up with a big clump that won't resolve into the milk but just floats there

[@deborahpaddison6770]

I need a good cup like this to whisk matcha tea! Where did you get it? How much? Thx Deborah

[@niccoloaurelius1587]

I had to search around quite a bit trying to figure out the spelling based on the pronunciation: it's a "yuzamashi".

[@ChikiTeaTV]

Goodness your comment got lost in the universe - so sorry to have never answered until now!! You can get the matcha prep bowl here - we also have a style for both left and right pouring - but this link is for the one in our video! www.chikitea.com/product/matcha-preparation-bowl-yuzamashi Have a great day - Holly

[@Beepintheblip]

How do you whisk that fast? I would break my wrist

[@Knaeben]

I just microwave my water. Is that bad? I just got my whisk in the mail yesterday. I haven't tried it yet. I didn't know the temperature was so critical.

[@Carrie_Cupcakes]

I microwave my water too. What you do is microwave your water until it is boiling, take it out of the microwave, stir it once or twice with a spoon (waiting at least 10 or more seconds), and them do what the lady did. After you do it enough, you get a really good feel for how long you should wait.

[@dianastvarnik697]

Yes, that is bad!

[@CherryFlower24]

Why not in a chawan?????

[@fkporsche1]

Excellent demo 🦅🦅🇺🇸

[@katback1678]

i can't get mine to foam =[

[@aliciacb8284747274]

I'd say 75° is pretty hot 😆

[@nikolay-1262]

what about the milk??

[@leonardoubicpri3891]

"The water is not hot" 75~80°C

[@ChikiTeaTV]

Hi Leonardo - Holly here...exactly! The water is not hot but is perfect at 75-80°C (167°~176°F) but it might hurt your pinky if you stuck it in too long! :o) Stay well and keep whisking!

[@FrNSICs]

it's warmish, not hot tough

[@Chemicalkinetics]

Yeah, I know what you mean. She probably meant the water is not boiling or too hot. 75~80°C is plenty hot for green tea or matcha.

[@joghurt2382]

would it make a big difference if I used powdered sugar instead of that sugar syrup?

[@ChikiTeaTV]

Hi Joghurt (super cute avatar!!! Love it!) We don't use sugar in our matcha shot but we do use a vanilla syrup in our latte. I have next tried using powdered sugar because in this form (or granulated) it could stick to your chasen (bamboo whisk). But give it a try!! Just make sure you clean your chasen by whisking it in a bowl of hot water - we don't advise running it under a hot tap which could damage the tines...unless you are really careful! :o) Happy whisking and have a great day!!

[@mathi542]

Good. Shall we add half sugar in it. The taste would be better.

[@alienlimeade]

I have seen matcha in the store and the packaging said sweeter than normal matcha

[@Jimiec]

Thanks. I know why my matcha 🍵 looks dull and boring.

[@MAYANKGGRWL]

Wow amazing video. Really helped me in enhancing my matcha tea experience. I have a question- are you using a steel container for storing matcha?? Is it okay to store matcha powder in steel air tight container

[@ChikiTeaTV]

Thank you so much for your comments! The container we have used in the video is a professional tea ceremony matcha furui used for sifting matcha (www.chikitea.com/product/matcha-sifter-furui) and storing it for continuous use - as in within the hour! It is stainless steel. (side note: never use stainless steel once you have made the drink, especially steeped green tea, because there is a reaction and the taste simply vanishes!! Un-whisked matcha powder won't react, nor will dry tea leaves that have not been steeped). In our cafe, we served cup after cup so we used this professional tool to sift large quantities, 40g approximately, throughout the day. This container is tightly sealed due to the long neck, however, unless you are running a cafe or tea ceremony school, it's best to keep the matcha in the tin you purchased it in ideally having a lid with a rubber gasket to keep all air out of it and sealed tightly. A foil lined bag won't keep your matcha as fresh. Use your matcha as fast as you can, storing it in the refrigerator and wiping off any condensation before you open it. HAVE FUN and thanks for watching!! Holly xo

[@MAYANKGGRWL]

@@ChikiTeaTV thank you so much for the information. Since my matcha came in one of those foil lined bags I had my doubts keeping it there. So I transferred it in one of my SS container and kept it in refrigerator. Next time when ill order, I'll definitely look for the ones that comes in that sealed Tin containers.

[@pres4954]

Do I have to put my chasen in warm water each time?

[@bethoscope]

Yes!

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Cool. Thanks. how much is that a cup?

[@nicholasrubianes5368]

$9.50

[@naomipatrao]

Is there something wrong with the lady's right eye?

[@vediepay5419]

how much gram matcha powder

[@ghasaqy]

3

[@somni2246]

Joan Cusack?

[@RodCine]

I was waiting for the other girl to get in the video what happen?

[@Suki022]

The other girl was the one preparing the tea. 😊 The lady was just narrating it.

[@mddin4991]

what is the flouver of matcha can you answered me please?

[@sweetheartleedo8069]

Omg that vigorous movement 😮

[@Iman626625]

Am I the only one ehpnsinwottied she has 80 degree Celsius on water

[@MrClemmo13]

Does one scoop = one teaspoon?

[@deucemcallister13]

yes, i believe so, or at least approximately.

[@myxkm]

10 grams = 2 tsp

[@myxkm]

If anything id do half a teaspoon since 5 grams = 1 tsp and she said for every 100ml put 2-3 grams of matcha, half of 5 is 2.5 = 1/2 tsp

[@Sylphadora]

No! One scoop of matcha powder is about 1 g. A teaspoon holds 4 g, but you can find special matcha spoons that hold exactly 1 g

[@freedomfreedom9523]

I would put it in a container and shake it

[@thejirah]

No milk?

[@extinctbaryonyx]

Healthier purpose.

[@hameedabano8766]

Please send in hindi

[@amarmot3635]

That’s about $7.00 worth of ceremonial grade Matcha

[@ChikiTeaTV]

Thank you for your comment! Our 2g servings cost as little as $1.99 for our very best matcha, SILK, and $1.25 for our next level ceremonial grade LUSH. I've broken it down below... Our SILK, best in Japan from Yame, has two price-points: $49.95 for 40g so a 2 gram serving is $2.50 and our value 100g can is $99.95 so $1.99 per 2 gram shot. Our second level ceremonial grade is LUSH, great for straight sipping or using for a latte. That price point is even lower: $24.95 for 40g so $1.25 per 2g serving or the value 100g can for $49.95 or $2.50 per serving. I personally work with our award-winning producers and this is among the best matcha in Japan! You can taste the difference and in my humble opinion, it's really affordable for how much goes into producing it using hand-woven straw mats for shading...a rare find nowadays. Hope you get a chance to try SILK: www.chikitea.com/product/silk-ceremonial-matcha

[@DavidSanchez-zk3pr]

I want to drink matcha out of a jug.

[@KwameArmah]

Lvl 99 Karen

[@markhanna2239]

Wee tip, use a battery whisk 😉

[@freakasaur100]

I need an asian friend to whisk this for me. I know only they are skilled enough.

[@grantcarl6075]

Cassie?

[@tylerstannard4670]

Try throwing it in a blender. I bought the whisk and now that I see it’s so complicated, I want to return it.

[@sopheang1096]

It’s traditional, not complicated don’t tell someone whos doing it the proper way to throw it in a blender thats an insult

[@tabarakhorani7443]

✅

[@bush-b5330]

Too much matcha for one person!!

[@dingdong6259]

less is more (frank carney)

[@edwardlee2939]

I’ve seen so many uncultured people make their so called matcha latte, ive almost lost all hope looking at such horrible grotesque versions, until I saw this video, such modern beauty and elegance in the matcha making way, i thank you very much for this beautiful representation of Japanese yes culture

[@cisumevolneblok]

Karen

[@dobyputroparlindungan9762]

muncrat kabeh

[@advnainigujral4732]

Oh my god... in one cup..3 spon of Matcha is too excess mam, so harmful for body

[@Ngerdg]

Oh so now you are going to teach HER how to make matcha? It's like if I say too much curry in your food, so harmful for body...

[@advnainigujral4732]

Excess of Matcha is so harmful like High BP. Bcoz 1spoon of matcha contains 100 times more Cafine than Green tea .

[@CherryFlower24]

@@advnainigujral4732 Except 1: cafeine from tea processed differently by the body, it's not really like cafeine from coffee (it takes effects slowly in several hours while the coffee one have a peek then lowers) and 2: that amount of caffeine in that bowl is still lower than cafeine from a cup of strong coffee so it's okay 3: japanese people have centenarians in the world and have been among the healthiest people of earth so I think it's okay

[@Sylphadora]

It’s not too much for that amount of water. I use two scoops for 70 ml

[@clipsahoy1]

@@advnainigujral4732 That is not true. Matcha does NOT contain 100 times the caffeine of green tea.

[@evopivo6942]

if you used the frother in that expensive espresso machine, you wouldn't have to waste water heating the bamboo one up, or have to clean it,

[@Carrie_Cupcakes]

The milk frother is not as effective as the whisk itself. The tool has been made specifically for frothing the mixture of matcha and powder. Believe it or not. I've read people talking about this exact thing and they can never get the electric frother to perform as well as the whisk.

[@mugensamurai]

It's so hot when a woman can make you a nice cup of tea.

[@baohoangnguyen1539]

This is too british

[@OnnaBlade]

Yea I don't need milk on matcha

[@benschroth7717]

Speak up.

[@ChikiTeaTV]

Hey Ben - Holly here and just saw your comment!! My tech guys showed me how to get into the comments section (#embarrassing!). Sorry you couldn't hear me...that silly steamer is really LOUD! I hope the writing over it was helpful anyway. Sorry you had trouble! Deep bow. Stay well my friend, Holly :o)